Sale 5765
London, South Kensington
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7 November 2014
Price realised
GBP 5,625
Estimate
A WHITE AND RUSSET JADE CARVING OF A QILIN 18TH-19TH CENTURY The recumbent horned beast is carved with its head turned sharply backwards with a book emanating from its mouth onto its hind quarters. The stone is of an even pale tone with some creamy russet inclusions. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm. ) wide
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